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‘Tis the Season for Trimming Tile Edges

Architectural Ceramics

Base molding: Just like wood molding is used at the bottom of a wall where it meets the floor, base molding can be made out of ceramic, marble or porcelain, and functions the same way. Base molding is decorative and functional at the same time because it helps to move your eye from one material to another and simultaneously covers seams.

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Natural Stone: Opportunity knocks as consumers hunker down

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Although COVID-19 initially slowed sales of natural stone, we have seen a sudden uptick as a result of the renewed focus on home improvement,” explained Raj Shah, president, MSI Surfaces. “Of For most, marble and limestone continue to drive sales. Challenges remain.

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Feeling Groovy with Dimensional Tile

Architectural Ceramics

This minimizes grout lines and results in a cleaner look that emphasizes the tile’s dimensional pattern. Ask an AC sales associate, and we’ll take care of making sure you have the right sealant for your tile type. The 24″x24″ backsplash tile works well behind the sink and stove. Boutique Chic. Origami Field.

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Getting in Shape: The Skinny on Tile Shapes & Patterns

Architectural Ceramics

When considering large-format square field tile, common sizes are: 12″x12″, 18″x18″, and 24″x24″ Decorative or square accent tiles are most commonly seen in 4″x4″ or 6″x6″ Lastly, square mosaics are often mesh-mounted in a 1″x1″ or 2″x2″ size.

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Metropolitan Mastery

Diary of a Tile Addict

After all, this is one of the long-established staples of the tile retailer’s arsenal, alongside quarry tiles, black and white contrasts, and simulated marbles. The second is that this is a range that has clearly been designed to work with, and take advantage, of the current generation of coloured grouts.

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Indonesian Inspiration: AC’s Batik Collection

Architectural Ceramics

Both are used by interior designers and homeowners alike to decorate a space. Don’t default to Windex because you’re cleaning glass, if you have unsealed white grout, it may turn blue over time. The Flagstaff pattern, shown here, uses tumbled Thassos, Bardiglio and Cavern marbles to create a stunning ikat pattern.

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Ceramic: Category reaps benefits of booming housing market

Floor Covering News

suppliers are touting record-high sales in 2021 and expected ongoing growth as a result of changing consumer habits and a booming housing market —both spurred by the COVID-19 pandemic. For example, sales of newly built, single-family homes in September rose 14% to an 800,000 seasonally adjusted annual rate, according to data by the U.S.